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    Delightful Garden

    3.1 (71 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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    Mouldy cauliflower in my Chile soup style
    Amber Z.

    So I ordered delivery food from this restaurant and I found a super moldy cauliflower in my food. So I contact the restaurant and ask for a refund just for this single dish I ordered. The other 3 dishes aren't very tasty either, but they are just simply not as tasty and nothing else goes wrong. Guess what they told me "we throw all our unhealthy ingredients, please PICK OUT the ingredients that seems not fresh and CONTINUE EATING" I don't know they said that to me because I ordered through delivery and can't give the rest of food back to them or they genuinely think cooked MOLD is edible. The delivery company felt super bad and refund me credits, but I feel bad for them because it's not even their responsibilities. Guys, open your eyes and run away from them, there are so many good Chinese restaurant around that provides better food and customer service. While this place needs a visit from the health department.

    B9. Pancake Tianjin Style
    Alice C.

    Food tasted very bad. The ingredients were not fresh at all. I came here for the Tianjin pancake, and it was such a disappointment. Hardly any service either. The prices are high given that the food is of low quality. Will never come again.

    Yuanyuan F.

    Updated: This place is going downwards. I dined here tonight and discovered it's no longer run by the previous owner. The service & management style has obviously changed, unfortunately on the down side. The food still tastes good, but both my partner and I experienced digestive discomfort a few hours after eating here. Since Szechuanese food is often heavy spiced, I can't tell if their ingredients are fresh enough. However, I suspect their kitchen quality control is going down with new management. I probably won't come back. ------------------- I was born in Chengdu, Szechuan and I can safe say that Szechuanese dim sum dishes here are authentic, like dandan noodles, honeyed garlic noodle, hot & sour noodles. However, other dishes here are among average in Chinatown. I talked to the Chef once and he is from Szechuan, too. The management of the restaurant need improvement, as they get swamped when there are too many customers.

    David K.

    3.5 stars There's something very homey about eating at a family-run Chinatown restaurant that turns out simple yet tasty plates of authentic Szechuan food. The "small eats" or appetizer-style dishes shared family-style are my favorite part of this mouth-numbing cuisine! We started with the Chengdu-style cold bean noodles, and the soft, slippery noodles were a great conduit for the slightly spicy chili sauce. The dan dan noodles with minced pork were a bit of a miss--the wheat noodles seemed a bit overcooked, and the sauce was rather flavorless. Similarly, the mapo tofu with ground meat was surprisingly bland and the sauce was way too soupy. The smashed cucumbers in vinegar/soy garlic sauce were tasty and refreshing, but the highlight dish here (also the owner's favorite dish) was the beef, tripe, and tendon in chili oil (fuqi feipian). The thin, cold slices of brisket and offal were tossed with a delicious chili sauce and had a great lean texture! Nice! Overall, all the dishes here had very clean flavors and were surprisingly mild for something branded as Szechuan cuisine (I barely got any of the characteristic numbing spice). However, this also meant that nothing was overly salty, and the great value food and friendly service made this an authentic, homey experience!

    Chicken & Broccoli
    Edward F.

    North Philly Chinese To-Go level food at high end Chinatown prices. $12.95 for broccoli and chicken? $3.50 fpor a small Wonton? My bill was$19 bucks! That's a 6.95 lunch special or $9.95 dinner at best for the food I received.

    The restaurant is located in Chinatown, and closes at the arch. The food is very good, and the place is reasonable. We often buy at this restaurant.

    Jian bing  B9. Pancake Tianjin Style
    Julia H.

    JIAN BING ALERT!! I've been searching high and low for a Jianbing in Philly ever since I studied abroad in Shanghai last year. Thankful to have stumbled upon a very outdated blog post on the internet that mentioned an old restaurant used to make these, but the name was different back then. Luckily Delightful Garden has kept them on their menu. Decently priced for about $5 a piece, these are super close to what I had in Beijing (not the Shanghai crispy style with millet) but does the job. Please go here and try the most underrated street food item that people in America don't know about!

    SICHUAN STYLE SOFT TOFU AND HOUSE NOODLES IN CHILI OIL
    Rina B.

    Sichuan Style Soft Tofu and House Noodles In Chili Oil at Delightful Garden (906 Arch St, Philadelphia). Stopping by this small restaurant in Chinatown for lunch after four hours of shopping was honestly the best thing I could have probably done. Aside from lacking descriptions in the menu, my experience was pleasant. The meal was hot and fresh. The flavors were impressive because there was dimension and spicy, but it did not become overpowering. The best part about this dish, however, would be the texture of the tofu. It was soft and decadent, melting into my mouth as I took each bite. That in combination with the always tasty house-made noodle, the crunchy seasoned peanuts, and the soupy base made this dish exactly what I needed after a long day out in chilly weather. Definitely a delightful meal.

    They take card but refuses to take my Mastercard???
    Stephanie L.

    Not going to lie i'm basing this review off service. We walked in and no one tended us. The food was great.. we loved our food. When we were ready to pay for everything I walked up to the counter to pay and I pulled out my mastercard and the lady kept saying cash cash. I asked her if she took card and she said yes but she refused to take my card and I had to end up paying with cash! Cash I was intending to use around the town! Be aware and bring cash just in case!

    Dumplings in schezuan sauce
    Adam C.

    Went here Sunday Eve.. not many people there..I was the only one Cash only Service was ok...I ordered 2 apps.. One was in Chinese..no America name.. It was kind of like an English muffin with meat inside..it was good but kind of dry... I also had dumplings on schezuan sauce...these were ok...I liked...but I wasn't impressed..just average and somewhat disappointing.. Just fair at best imo 2 stars due to the very past expiation date table tops. The Formica worn completely off, and greasy sticky.. I expected better

    Claxton W.

    Do not go there if you are Black. I went there and sat for at least 10 morning bites before I received service. There were two different Asian couples that came in after me and received service before me. The racism was so obvious that I could not eat there in good conscience. I'd rather be hungry than compromise my dignity. When I complained, they didn't even acknowledge my complaint- so I left. In fact, I'm writing this review outside the restauran

    Gerald S.

    Ironically, our plan was to walk over to 3rd & Chestnut after taking care of a few things in Chinatown. The original destination was Han Dynasty in Old City so we could sample what was reputed to be among the best Szechuanese in Philly. But, as John Lennon so cuttingly observed, "Life's what happens while you're busy making other plans..." On our way down Arch we saw the sign for Szechuan Dim Sum Restaurant. We had been looking forward to a brisk after rain walk, but on seeing this convenient alternative, we wordlessly took each other's hand, made a hard right and jaywalked directly to their front door. Not much traffic on this Saturday afternoon, or we might have been less impulsive. We walked in to an almost empty house, with seven wood top tables and a mirrored wall. There were two servers, also acting as hosts. The young woman shepherded us to a table mid-shop, and dropped off two menus. She asked what we wished to drink, and brought a nice aromatic hot black tea moments later. The set up of fork, spoon and sticks was wrapped in a heavy paper nap with a rose printed on the right spot for the package to appear perfectly placed for casual elegance. Nice touch. The menu was bilingual so my companion had an easy time with descriptions and photo captions. She went quickly to the Spicy Crisp Intestine, and left the rest of the ordering to me. Up for the challenge, I opted for the Szechuan Style Spicy Chicken (basically, salt/pepper dry pot chicken), and Spicy Eggplant in Garlic Sauce. Wasn't in the mood for DanDan, Wonton, nor Mapo. They arrived in that sequence, with about 5 minutes between each delivery. All were very good to excellent. The Intestine was thin cut, lightly fried, and loaded with Red Chili, Scallions, Celery and Peanuts. Good heat, but not a conflagration, as I did not see any Szechuan Black Peppercorns in the mix; thus no anesthetic effect. It took you to the edge of the fire, burned your eyelashes, but did not throw you in. The Chicken dish was a variation of Salt/Pepper Dry Pot Style Chicken morsels, well dusted in a spicy ensemble, and flash fried twice so there was little oily residue. Tender meat with more Red Chili, Peanuts, Scallions, and a sprinkling of Sesame Seed on top. The heat quotient was perhaps a few degrees higher than the Intestines, with more spice during and after cooking. Very tasty, but perhaps the weakest link in our dinner chain. The biggest and best surprise was the Eggplant. It was sliced into lengths of a four/five inches, skinned, and somehow wok-ked to give a mild crispiness. How did they do that? It was a neat trick, and it was piled high on a deep dish that created an island surrounded by red, shining, heat vapored, sauce. The heart of the nightshade remained soft and contained a hint of sweetness. This combo tag team between the Red Chili flame and unexpected sugar underneath was delicious and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed this repast. If asked to compare with other hot houses in Ctown, it would fall somewhere just below Emei (across the street), on the same plane as Four Rivers and Spice C, and above Traditional Szechuan. It really reminded me of the old Chili Szechuan on Baltimore Avenue, before it moved to larger digs and lost its edge. Gotta say that this block of Arch Street has it going on! Han Dynasty will just have to wait.

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    Richie R.

    Average. We walked in on a Saturday afternoon and sat on one of the few available tables. Service was pleasant, but slow. We ordered the house special soft tofu, the dumplings in chili sauce, dan-dan noodles and the chili chicken. The order in which the food came was all wrong: first we got the chicken, then the tofu, then the dumplings. The dan-dan noodles never came, and yet they tried to charge us for them. True, the chicken was scrumptious and I would return for more. The tofu was ok, and the dumplings were passable. But given the wait, the haphazard way in which the food was brought to us, and the mistake with the dan-dan noodles, and the fact that e mei is across the street and has much better everything, I think I won't be coming back. Sorry...

    Not Delightful, but DISHONEST and DECEITFUL!  Be prepared to pay more than double of the special $6.95.

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    Nom Wah Philadelphia

    Nom Wah Philadelphia

    4.0
    (579 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    4.5 stars rounded up…read more Though I had but a small sampling of Nom Wah's extensive dim sum offerings, I liked what I tasted: -- Stuffed Peppers ($5.95): loved the textural contrast of crispy pepper & springy shrimp paste; a shallow pool of savory brown sauce served as the base. -- Pan-Fried Chicken & Cabbage Dumplings ($5.50): crisp wrapping encase a substantial & juicy filling. -- Shrimp Rice Rolls ($5.95): wasn't the best version I've ever consumed, but I appreciated the delicate noodle wrapper. I do prefer the shrimp to be more plump & flavorful, & my favorite ones tend to have sauces other than soy to drizzle on. My trio of items was a steal at barely $20. Nom Wah is an excellent pick for quality dim sum at rock-bottom prices. I arrived early to a mostly-empty restaurant which allowed their staff to be extra attentive. The waiter described what sauces & dishes he was placing on my table, & the waitress offered to fill my water bottle before I left, as it was a 90° day. A lovely first impression!

    One of the better options for dim sum in Chinatown but still pretty average. I do like that they…read morehave shrimp rolls which were good but maybe too sweet. The sticky rice in leaf had a good consistency although small with minimal ingredients. The shrimp dumplings are a staple but maybe too much flour which made the outer layer too doughy and chewy. The pork dumplings are good although smaller and tasted more like the frozen variety. Service was slow although there was only one waitress for the several tables. She did fill my water but I had to ask. And seemed to be somewhat frugal when I asked for extra napkins and only received ONE?!? She did come back later and gave me one additional napkin without being prompted. The biggest advantage for this place is it offered shrimp rolls but there are many other options available nearby.

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    Ocean Harbor

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    Came for dimsum with a group of ~15 people today right after opening. Had a few kids with us as…read morewell. We were seated quickly given that the restaurant was mostly empty still. We ended up having to move another table that had just seated to get our preferred table sizes next to each other, but the staff accommodated it with some back-and-forth. Once we were there, there were carts going around. Enough to be regularly getting food without being too interrupted, but would have liked to have a few more options every once in a while. We also requested some Chinese broccoli early on in the meal, but it came out pretty close to the end. Seems like a la carte orders are not handled in a timely way during dimsum hours. Otherwise, dimsum food is standard quality, as good as expected, but nothing too wow-ing. Solid for the price and the vibes. It ain't too fancy here, but a solid choice for dimsum if you're craving it.

    Food: 2/5 Atmosphere: 1/5…read moreService: 0/5 Came here regularly 15 years ago, but less and less now in recent times. Food is ok, has certainly decreased in quality after COVID and is more expensive. There are other dim sum places within a few blocks that are much better quality. As others have said, the situation with their staff demanding 15-20% tip has made it so I will not come here again. A tip is not legally required. It is only legally required to cover the cost of your food as stated on the bill. I think the BBB needs to be contacted to investigate their practices surrounding tips and almost harassing customers into paying more than they wish. In addition, they have loud trucks every day disrupting the quiet street behind. Many elderly live there and are woken up by the loud beeping from the truck alarms, as well as trash truck coming VERY early and waking up residents. No consideration for those who live right there. I will be contacting the city about this issue as there was a similar problem in Fishtown and now that restaurant is no longer allowed to have trucks outside of reasonable hours disturbing residents. The trucks are also TOO large to safely turn into their loading station and people park their SUVs making the space even smaller. They constantly case a problem with traffic blockages because of the trucks unable to turn into the loading dock.

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    Dim Sum House

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    3.9
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    The food was top notch. We ordered a few dumplings and pad thai noodles for take out. They were…read moreexcellent. The pick up process was smooth, and the service was courteons.

    So I am visiting from out of town, and I'm staying nearby. When I was preparing to come on this…read moretrip, I checked things out beforehand because I knew that I would be eating out. This place immediately came to mind after I read the reviews, and I ordered takeout tonight. I am very pleased to say that this was an amazing experience! I opted to do fairly simple dim sum, mainly because a restaurant that has "dim sum" in its name should shine in this category. I was able to place my order online, and had the scallion pancake, the pork, soup, dumplings, the chicken and shiitake dumplings, and the shrimp shu mai. The order was prepared, extremely fast, but very attentively. The packaging was thoughtful and protective, without being wasteful. They included a small container of delicious black vinegar/soy for dipping, and some chopsticks. All of the dishes were fantastic! My favorite was probably the shrimp dumplings, and I was happy that it was two for one night. Everything tasted very fresh and well-made. The seasoning was spot on, without being overly salty. My only regret was that after going to pick these up, I noted that the inside of the establishment appeared to be quite quaint and comfortable, and would definitely recommend that people check this place out for dine in options. The staff were very friendly, and made the pick up experience a positive one. So, if you're in the area and really want to have some dim sum, I would definitely recommend this place. I will most definitely be back in the future!!

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